History of Shepherd’s Purse
Parts used from the Shepherd’s Purse
Above ground parts.
Constituents (bio available chemicals):
Acetylcholine, bursic acid, choline, diosmin (flavonoid glycoside), fumeric acid, tyramin and polypeptides.
Nutritional constituents:
Vitamin C and K. Minerals: calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, sulphur and zinc.
Indications:
Dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, nose-bleeds, uterine bleeding and catarrh (genitourinary tract).
Dosage:
Liquid extract (1:2): 20-40ml per week. Infusion of dried herb: 1-4g 3 x daily.